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Top Ten least popular Home Coming themes

by Asencion Ramirez Opinion Editor

Yes, I know thai "got pride'!" was a stretch, hut some folks put a lot of hard work into last week's events. Plus, although many people don't realize it, hut the homecoming committee rejected plenty of questionable slogans. Here arc the ten worst:

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*$1@*1\&#------Homecoming: ho-hum event or an attempt to capture the old school spirit? by Asencion Ramirez - exactly the kind of college experience the kids ill the hall Opinion Editor were hoping for. Even though Animal House is realty dated, it's still that image of college the majority of traditional freshmen, and that fraternity, still hold dear. coveringu high school news, there were a number So in a school like this, what's the purpose of homecom- supposedly significant eveuts that demanded regu- ing and its associated events? Sure, alumni get a kick out lar coverage, including football/basketball games, of it, but nou-traditionals-as well as those trads holding student body elections aud, of course, homecom- down a job or two-have no-time or desire to attend ing. Well, it's uot high school anymore and those events that seem so, pardon the lack of a better expression" staplesIof reportiug just dou't cut the mustard any more. "high school." Why? Wel1, with 15,000 students ou campus it's a lot By that same token, traditionals, who arc workiug one harder to get to know student athletes- that's uot cousin job or less, shouldn't be easily dismissed. After all, those Billy throwiug the ball to brother Joe auymore. While it's folks shell out one grand per semester to attend BSU, too. interesting to hear about the stud cut body executive throw- Granted, most of them don't realize what they're missing ing punches, the senate forum doesn't draw the kiud of until they pay a visit to friends at the U of I or one of audience required to host "Friday Night Fights." As for those other 'real' colleges aud sec all those 'cool' fraterni- homecoming? Time to reiterate, "It's uot high school auy- ty houses all in a row, or witness a keg-throwing contest. more." But they should consider how lucky they arc not 10 face The average student at BSU has more to worry about the risks of falling out of second or third story windows than who's running for kiug or queen this year. Pep rallies, parades aud fashion shows just don't carry the like those poor s.o.b. 's up north. same weight as child-care, rent aud tuition. Makiug it to his year the homecoming dance was done away the pcp rally seems quite inconsequential in comparison to with. Perhaps this represents the first step in writing papers, preparing the club's budget, working at the Tfinding a middle ground for trads and uon-trads internship (for free, mind you), launderiug next week's to come together. Next year's homecoming ought keep in wardrobe and working two jobs just to get by.But, that's' mind that it can cater to one group or another, and proba- life in a non-traditional school where the co-ed sitting next PHOTO BY ANNIE LOVE. bly fail, or it can try to, bring both together in some mildly to yeuis twice as likely to be a single mother-of-two as a amusing middle-ground. recent high school grad from Clearwater Valley High. Nothing against the non-trads of BSU, but this isn't Politics, through a glass darkly

speaker he projects overnight. A presidential campaign ciple. What a way to run a railroad. by Brandon Nolta represents an exercise in living under glass. These guys ut, that's the way we seem to like it: We voted Columnist have done it twice and obviously were successful both them in, aud though many people like to com- obody who has lived in Idaho for any length of times, Add in the fact that both were experienced politi- Bplain about the results where were they on elec- time can remain unaware that in general, this clans beforehand and you start to wonder, "If these two tion night? Exact figures escape me at the moment, bu: I state's political climate isso right-wing that don't give a rat's ass about moral or ethical behavior, believe the total turnout was under 60% of eligible vot- N ers, a shameful figure. There were 4QlYrJ of us who didn't even Jesse Helms probably thinks we're uptight. Thus, how the hell did they get into office?" it's no surprise to sec stories critical of the Clinton What a stupid question that would be. We put them care enough to cast a vote for our nation's leader, our administration appear in the press, both locally and in the there. We let two fellows who have demonstrated a deli- state congfl~!;sional representatives or eveu the local dog- national media. It'sno wouder; this admiuistration has nile tendency towards shiftiness attain the highest offiee catcher. Whal docs that say for us? We complain all the had accusations aud revelatious about the behavior of our in Ihe land, and we allowed it twit-e. The next question ' time yet can't seem to bestir l)urselves euough to lake the Chief Execntive and his new thai would have sunk any you may wish to ask is "Why?" Was it because Bill action open to us. other politician iu history. In faet, several promising looked better on TV than George Bush, Ross Perot In sum, America deserves what it gets. Maybe we'll do careers were torpedoed by such uews: raise your hand if (WOUldn't take mueh there) and Bob Dole? Was it better next time, iuspircd by the specter of poteutiallaw- you remember Gary Hart. because this nation senetly yearns to meet Destiny uuder suits against a sittiug U.S. presideut aud real estate deals Still, is it any surprise? While some of the particular Demonat rule? Was it because of massive voter fraud, as that reck of corruption. If for uo other reasou, we should events have been fairly recently uncovered such as the some black helicopter-fearing, red-blooded UN-hating spare ourselves the embarrassmeut. Persoually, I'm vot- Whitewater business, there hasn't been a perceived char- American friends of miue have suggested? I doubt it. ing for Charltou Hestouuext time; as loug as we're vot- acler chauge in either of our top two leaders. Bill Clinton As a g.ro.up, ':l~wanted the c~rreut pr,esidential ing in actors and other people skilled iu make-believe, was ealled "Slick Willie" long before he moved into1600 admBllstralion beeause we Identify with we should al least put iu a good Ol1e. Pennsylvania Avenue, and some of the accusations cur- resident Clinton and his motley new. Bob reutly leveled at him predate his presidential campaigns. Dole and George Bush were Repllblieans of the old AI Gore hasn't suffered as much scrutiuy, but "nyone sehool, who had no problem saying unpopular things who would marry Tipper should have uudergone a psy- such as "No." They also had no problem saying certain chiatrit' examination at the least. If this latest round of things were wrong, like, in Bush's case, radieal ideas like campaign fund-raising revelatious is any indicator, an IQ (gasp!) athdsm. lest appears -in order as well. Now, you may disagree with their stand~ (which Icer- Let 1I1ereiterate that observation, beeause I thiuk it tainly did mid still do, in many cases), but at least you bears repeating: their characters, flawed or uot, were not had the luxury of knowing where they stood on a given changed by the Oval Oftlce_ Hey, BiII Clinton was the issue. With President Clinton, you get an official st;ll\d pcrsonificatiQn of situil~ional ethics when he got there, that (-hanges depending on where the 1'011 winds blow. and AI Gote'didl\'ttuni into the wann and personable Decisions arc made on the basis of expedieilcy, not prin-' t , .....-- . • ~.. 't· ~ "J:t .11 I. ~ "1"" J ~ -=-=::._~_.;;,;:;":..:..:._:.-=.:_::::;-::-===~=-=-=-:-:-;:- __::-::":-=-=::: :::~~_-_':;':"::':':':' :: __.-1 2-32£& JEEL" .... .2IM.., __-S ££21 ....&

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15;1997 The Internal Begging Service Whaf5 everyone 50 afraid of anyway? by Dllmon Hunzeker your lawyers arc demanding a picture of the Columnist president's genitals. That, dear lady, is sexual harassment, too. So the way we look at it, the by Asencion Ramirez two deeds cancel each other out. See ya." Then Mrs. Jones will cash the enclosed check for Opinion Editor seven million dollars and never say another word about Clinton's pelvic area. nevert fails. I'll he alone, sitting in the office, when the phOIW rings Anyway, if Janet Reno decides to appoint and derails my train of thought. Since I've lost the creative moment, I another special prosecutor the meaningless Ipick up and feign apolite greeting. Usually, it's someone pertinent like investigation will probably focus on Al Gore. an advertiser or a source for someone else's story, so that's cool. Allegedly, the Vice President solicited cam- ~ . What really bothers me isgcuing phone calls like this: paign contributions from the White -Housc, and evidently that's wrong. I guess politicians Me: Thank you for calling The Arbiter,. How can I direct your call'! aren't allowed to ask for money on federal Them: I've had it up to here with this crap! property. Consequently, the Republicans are Me: What's seems to he the problem, sir'? acting like he cut somebody's head off. Them: That so-and-so John Doc, you know what he done'? Why that low- BUt if Gore is guilty, then he's guilty of a stu- down dirty ... they've really sunk this time ... I'm mad as hell, and I'm not pid law devised capriciously by foolish con- . gonna' take it anymore! What's your address, I'm sending a leller to the edi- gressman.1 mean, you instinctively know it's tor'! he Republicans in Congress arc trying Me: You can mail it to'1910 University Drive Boise, Idaho, 83725. Or e- against the law to kill somebody, And you to convince Janet Reno to appoint an ntail it to [email protected] or fax it at 385-3198 or hring it by the instinctively know it's-against the law to steal. independent counsel to investigate the Student Union Building Annex II. T But why is it wrong for politicians to beg from Clinton administration's campaign fund-raising Them: Great, thanks, you've been a big help. I'll get this over there ASAP. certain buildings'? Besides, they do it all the activities. But does it really mailer? They can't time. What about when Clinton proposes a tax Bye. even decide on the job title. Sometimes it's an Me: (After they've hung up.) Yeah, right. . increase during his State of the Union address'? "independent counsel." Sometimes it's a "spe- Is Capitol Hill private property'? cial prosecutor." I think I've even heard it At the beginning of the year, those calls excited me. I actually thought I referred to as a "law muppet." I'nl going to usc If people arc dumb enough to send money to was going to get a real juicy letter to the editor. I eagerly waited for the let- AI Gore, let them. I don't care if he called "special prosecutor," because I like the sound ters, faxes and e-mail to' pour in. I'd go into the editor's room and sift potential contributors from the. Kremlin- if of it. And this is America, damnit; I can usc through the faxes. I'd run across the street to the SUB and check the mail. you give him money, it's your fault, not his. If any words I want. I'd check my e-mail every hour on the hour. a street dweller in tattered rags asks for a quar- What did I get'! For the most part, jack-poop! M. Lynn Dunlap, with his According to my research, which consisted ter, go ahead and give it to him. But if AI Gore of thinking really hard for five minutes, there one man campaign to unseat AI Lance, has been my biggest contributor. I caIls you from the most luxurious house in has never been one special prosecutor who has doubt that Mr. Dunlap has been the one to call me every week and bluster Ameriea and asks for a few thousand bucks, I over the phone,.although he could be the man of a thousand voices and enjoy ever prosecuted anybody. Remember Lawrence Walsh'? I didn't think so. I don't even know if recommend chaining your wallet to your belt toying with my emotions. loop. Besides sounding paranoid, that idea seems highly doubtful and instead I that's the right name. But, regardless, he was he people who occupy the White' think it's some folks full of a lot of huff-and-puff and not much else. If they the special prosecutor who was appointed to . House arc not starving for cash. If you were really upset about something, '1 think I would have seen many more let- look into President Reagan's involvement with Tdon't believe me, refer to your tax , ters by now. I guess they were just feigning indignation. the Nicaraguan Coutras. He hung around the forms. Speaking of Which, the Constitution I've also thought that perhaps they felt afraid they'd never gel published, White House for years and nothing happened. . Wh . l b k b I d' , .prohibits any form of direct taxation. And until. especially if they were upset withsomething the staff had written. I'd really WeII,guessI am. ro cup, ut on t we mutilated the document in 1913, the gov- have to be some kind of tyrant to ignore our readership that way. The Arbiter think he had anything to do with that. .emmeut functioned outariffs and excise taxes. .staff is here to practice journalism and serve the needs of the BSU communi- And most recently, Ken Starr was appointed . Then 84 years later, a few members of ty. Part of that service includes allowing students to air their opinions, even to investigate President Clinton's Whitewater Congress are wondering if we should replace those critical of The Arbiter. scandal. Nobody, including Mr. Starr and Mr. the current tax code with a flat tax or a national Yes, it is my discretion :IS to which letters get published, but I can safely Clinton, knew what it was about. So the inves- sales tax. I don't think we should adopt either say right now that the onlymaterial I'd reject is that which is outright hateful tigation broadened to include File-gate, Travel- one of them: We should summarily abolish the and overly demeaning, or unsigned with not even a phone number provided. gate, Trooper-gate, Hair-gate, cattle-gate, and IRS and repeal thcl6th Amendment. Then we If you send a letter to the editor shredding someone's image or their work several other scandals with the "gate" suffix ' II I I hi k c ftl . should replace them with AI Gore. Apparently, thcn you should at have thc guts to allow them to fire back. that I can t reca - 1ut t III one 0 lem he's pretty good at convincing stupid people to Ycs, I may writc a stinging rdort, hut you havc to demonstrate courage to inv.olved killing Vincent Foster and dU'iiping give him money. opcn yourself up 10 that kind of criticism. Our writers open themselves to his hody in a park. So if we adopt my proposal, when Ihe gov- criticism on a wl~ckly basis. It's p:lrt of the job, and anylx)dy who can't deal Starr has bel'n stalkiilg Clinton for about four ernment nel~ds money Mr. Gore can get his ass witli it doesn't hang around for very long. years now. When he realized nothing signiri- on the phone and start begging. In addition to So if you've got a gl'nuine heel' that can he addrl~ssed within the pages of cant was going to happl'n, he resigned for one forcing federal politicians to behave them- The Arbiter, then hy all me:lns write a ICller. Do mea favor though, please day. Under pressure from several prominent selves- they wouldn't gl~t any money from quit ealling and asking if you can send a leller to the editor. Just writ~ it, RelJUblicans, he decided not to quit after all. decent citizens unless they used itl~xdusively hecause if I get one more call asking, "C:ln I writc :I Ielln to the editor'?" I'm That was ahout a year ago, and nobody has for their constitutionally mandated functions~ liahk to blow up ,Hid say somdhing ignoranl ahout your cal over the phone. heard from Ken Starr since. I think he has a it would keep AI Gore husy. He has too much sitcom on UPN now. . spare time right now as it is. Speakin~ of critics ... A friend of mine approachcd me this week and told mc that someone But here's my point: with the l~xception of The other day, during an environmental con- appearcd upset by something I'd written in last weck's lop len. My immedi- . Watergate, presidents don't get in trouble for ference, Mr. Gore blamed global warming' on ate reaction was to say, "SoT', hut instead I hcld my tongue and my friend any of their scandals and the only reason overpopulation and suggested the United States told me the complaint had 10 do with my shameless plug l(n one of last Nixon got in hot water was because he looked should hegin funding ahortion and hirth-con- wcek's homccoming candidatcs. scary. lro I programs ll\. TI'\lrd "r.. or Id counlrIes.. ostof the supposedly disgraceful I gUl~SSthey thought il g:lVl' that candidate an unfair adVilll\:lgl~ over the hnagine if you were a Libyan terrorist and rcst of fie Id. So ... acts commilled by politicians arc. heard Gore's speech. Naturally, you would too complicated to de;;1 with. But M infer that America's Vice President wants your President Clinton is even being sued for sexual kids dead, or atlcast that he would like to reg- harassment, whit'h isn't complicated at all. ulate the amount of iii' terrorists you're Still, nothing will happen. Clinton's lawyer aIlowed to bring into the world. If I were a ter- will probably send Paula Jones. a leller sound- rorist,that would piss me off and I'd probably ing something like this: "Yes, Mr. Clinton blow something up- something American, dropped his pants in front of you. Yes, he told . . preferably. you to hck hUll. And yeah, you were probably nT.· h Id b bl '. .. I . . . .' .' .. vve s ou pro a y appol1\t a SP~CIa, prose- harassl'.d. BUl-now; 111 front of the entIre MlIQIl, ' ...... " . I •• __ ... ~ .• ~... _...... • , ••••·__ ·••...··_········_·'('utor·to look II\to the malter. WEDNESDAt OaOBER lS, 1997

Forum lends insight lnto alternative perspectives polarization has been created by the media; said Hall, as leuce, made the "War on Crime" a popular campaign well as by the mayor's office. Hall ~aid he feels the BY CLINTON MILLER tool. During the 70s this policy was put on hold, but police arc powerless pawns used by city officials. Out-of-Doors Editor came back during the Reagan regime. Nancy Reagan dience member, Stacey Hall, agreed with fought hard to-spur on a new war, the War on Drugs. the polarization issue. She stated that it has u Oct. 8, BSU professors, students, This so-called war may have been created by the een filtered through the media, which in .0. 'and community members dove into' govenllnent but has been fueled by the mass media. k turn reduced difficult questions to give. the populace a the issues surrounding recent police- Blain explained .that tpcople commonly believe they are simple opinion. She also said there isa gray area that pre- . involved shootings in Boise. The going to become the victims of violent crime because of vents people from not getting 1I11 the facts. Hall said a . BSU chapter of the American Civil what they sec on television and read in the papers. Mass solution would be to instill a system of dialogue that Liberties Union, along with the communicatiou depart- media have created the "mean world system," a phrase would allow for a review process of the rules that create ment, the sociology department, and the ASBSU spon- coined by George Gerbner. Violent crime has become a bureaucracy. The idea of creating public conversation was sored a panel and forum discussion entitled "Interpreting selling tool of the media industry, Blain concluded. a solution many people mentioned throughout the night. the Shootings in Boise: Alternative Perspectives." Over To Dwight Calloway the "Mean one hundred community members, World Syndrome" was very much a including city council and mayoral can- . part of the police problem. He said didates James Du Toit and Matthew the usc of force by Boise police is Shapiro not only listened to panel mem- justified and supported through a fra- bers, but also voiced their thoughts on ternal order, 1I police subculture. He possible solutions to the shooting prob- said black police uniforms and the lems. "hat man" rcasouiug feed into the The panel contained two professors trigger-happy mentality. and one student from BSU, Dr. Ed Rob Christianson said he agreed Mcluskie, Dr. Michael Blain and Lori with Calloway's point of view and Arnold took turns bringing different thinks the police would feel attacked points to light. The discussion was if a Citizen Review Board were to mediated by Jczrccl Graham, president oversee police actions. of the BSU-ACLU club. Audience members generally Graham began the evening by stat- agreed that the community needs 10 ing the objective of the forum, which . become involved with communicative was not to put blame on any party for action, not only with the problem of the-shootings but to instead look-at caus- shootings, but in all areas of govern- es and possible solutions. Each panelist mental. People said that if this hap- gave a presentation, followed by an pened, the implementation of policy open forum during which audience would be slow but citizens would cre- members were enthusiastically encour- ate policies that police would enforce. aged to participate. The forum was, After the consortium was over, Graham said, to promote the democratic Channel Six featured live coverage process. Organizers set no time limit but and reported that a major topic of people were encouraged to keep their conversation was F. Lee Bailey taking on the case or the commcnts to 10 minutes. he second panelist, Dr. Ed Mcl.uskic, focused two slain Brodrick brothers. However, the station misrc- "Monopolization of speech is tyranny, not democra- on the topic "The Politics of Authority." ported the facts. Channel Six missed the meeting and cy." Graham said. Mcl.uskie explained that the shootings have T interviewed people from the forum. The reporter did not Blain, a professor of sociology, gave the first pre- Cleated an cxtraordiuary way of portraying how couunu- ask participants if F. Lee Bailey was ever brought to the seutation on the topic "Militarization of the Police," He nication is used as a power device. He pointed to the discussion table. started by showing a video from the Jim Lehrer News recent funeral for Officer Mark Stall as an example, cit- The forum's focus was not F. Lee Bailey, who was Hour examining the usc or SWAT teams as a commonly ing how local news media closely followed the funeral, never mentioned, but instead on how Boise can avoid iI used policing force. What was once a spccinlizcd team even taping the entire procession. McLuskic said the militaristic campaign of policeversus civilians. for certain hostage and other potentially lire-threatening message sent by the funeral was the authority is still cen- situations has become a normalized force ,used as a visi- ter-stage. hie deterrent against crime, the video pointed out. Mcl.uskie said that the community has been con- ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Making the streets safe has become combat carried vinced that it has no power in what conics out of the out by para-military units, which we know as the police, govenllnent it elects, that people feel the political experts Correction the video continued. know what is best for them. Mcl.uskie called this wrong, The video also looked at the recent insurgence of because people have been convinced out of participating The resignation of Pete Monroe from the ASBSU military equipment such as helicopters, personal carriers in their own democracy. Senate was incorrectly reported in last week's article and military weapons. The equipment, along with the Lori Arnold entitled her presentation "Val;'es," She "Political differences lead to fist fight, accusations." training that often accompanies specialized military units focused on the creation of two distinct groups in the Fonner senator-at-large Gary Robertson was the person such as the Navy Seals, snipers and Special Forces has community: the anti-cop and pro-police, as purported by who resigned on Sept. 15 because his GPA had fallen created deadly police forces which now see traffic stops the media. Arnold said this has established a polarization below the required level. Monroe, in fact, maintains a as a combat situation. of values that quantifies everything as good or bad. She high GPA and was sworn in the week of Robertson's Blain then looked at what fuels the militarization said that in a culture that creates a war on everything, the resignation. We apologize for the error. that has turned-the police into sub-units of the Army. He police are victims as much as the citizens. asked why the "War on Crime" policy is so popular with When the audience took the floor, people came forth Also Andy Luna's hometown was mis-reported as the US. It began in the 60's, during the Nixon years. with ideas for creating better living conditions in Boise. Mud Lakc: Luna came originally from Roberts . . According to Blain, the outbreak of civil disobedience in David Hall talked about how the.situation has been protest to the Vietnam war, as well as th~ rise in vio- polarized iuto the police versus ihe conimunity. The i .'... ~,'1' 1._. 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WEDNESDAY,oaOBER 15, 1991 '~~~~:i Book analyzes Proposition One, initiative process

"I have a feeling that the [anti-gay organizations] by CARISSA WOLF will show up somewhere else, it might not be with an II~ News Writer initiative but it might be somewhere else," she says. mn hen Proposition One popped up in 119\1ldrlllldilt 1994, it inspired 11 mass of bumper W stickers and slogans that rcllected Idaho'sdivision of values as never before. Car Senate questions bumpers screamed "Idaho's Too Great for Hate," "No Special Rights," "The Only Good Queer is a Dead executive branch, Queer" and "No on One" in response to the anti-gay initiative that split Idahoans deeper than any other campaign or proposed legislation in recent memory. Fine Host The anti-gay initiatives in Idaho and other states has given several local authors the opportunity to eval- by TOBY STEISKAL uate the initiative process as a way of resolving public News Writer policy questions on this value-charged topic. Anti-Gay Rights: Assessing Voter Initiatives, co- he ASBSU Senate faced. yet another round of con- written and co-edited by BSU professors Stephanie troversy in its meetings last week. The alleged Witt and Suzanne McCorklc, examines anti-gay voter Tmisuse of funds by the ASBSU Executive Staff initiatives from both communication a1ij1 political sci- was a hot topic once again, and President T.J. Thomson ence perspectives. responded publicly on the allegations. The book assess the values and processes behind "It's impossible to misuse money," Thomson claimed. "I Proposition One and other anti-gay initiatives placed never sec it, it's all on paper and it must be approved by our on the ballot in other states in recent years. Witt, McCorkle and several lither authors discuss the emer- advisors," he said. Senate members also raised concerns that Thomson and gence of the new Religious Right and the motivation behind the Christian conservative groups that sponsor ASBSU Vice President Nico Martinez overspent during a anti-gay initiatives. recent leadership conference in Florida. The senate also ques- Analysis of the anti-gay debate is drawn from tioned if the trip was worth the money. data and initiative examples in Colorado, Idaho, Thomson defended the outing and said that "the money Oregon; Maine, Missouri, Florida, California and was laid out and planned to the Senate in last year's budget Washington. A chapter focusing on Idaho's and they [the Senate] knew wel1 in-advance we were going on Proposition One, as well as interviews with Kelly these trips." Walton, founder of the Idaho Citizens Alliance and itt and McCorkle's Anti-Gay Rights: He added that he and Martinez came away from the con: Brian Berquist, leader of the Don't Sign On/No On Assessing VoterInitiatives was pub- fcrcncc with confidence and new ideas to apply to their roles One coalition, are included. W. lishcd in August and is expected to go as officers. "The book is written by two different types of on sale in the BSU Bookstore soon. It can also be Other anxieties over the executive staff potentially misus- people," Witt says. "Some of the chapters arc by polit- . ordered through the Greenwood Publishing Group. ing funds have yet to be alleviated. The Senate is waiting on ical scientists who focus on what the initiatives say, the Judiciary to return an opinion on claims of misuse filed by what type the initiative is and civillihertarian aspects ~ ~ • I former College of Business Senator Michael Pella. The judi- ...... •••... I of the initiatives." I I cial opinions will bring closure to a few of the claims, because ther chapters of the book, written from 11 • 'l those opinions will be binding . .' c.ommunication perspective; examine the I Senator Anne Taylor then introduced the issue of Fine Otypes of rhetoric used by both sides of the Host's concession prices to the Senate. Concessions at B.S.U. . debate, and analyz~ public opinion using examples of Boarders form club, get games and functions are relatively higher than those at the letters to the editor, College of Southem Idaho, the University of Idaho, and other The introduction by Witt documents the initiative ready for winter high school and entertainment facilities in Boise. process, how an initiative gets on the ballot and the Taylor acquired information from Fine Host, justifying difficulty of solving an anti-gay initiative with another by KELLY PATIERSON the prices, and reported her findings to the Senate. Fine Host initiative. Special ta the Arbiter cites a few reasons for its somewhat steep concession charges: After assessing the anti-gay debate and initiative process, Witt says that Idaho's Proposition One wasn't the fact that 40 percent of the profit goes back to B.S.U.; a The BSU Boarder's Foundation made its debut entirely fueled by the conservative attitudes of the limited opportunity to acquire profit only every two weeks; a little over a month ago, with students who signed' region, but largely by the simplicity of gelling an ini- and the contract between the company and B.S.U. up as members of the first snow boarding dub at tiative on the Idaho ballot. enator Carolyn Farrugia also brought news of a BSU. And with its 115 members, the Boarder's "Until recently Idaho was one of the easiest of the Foundation is OIW of the largest clubs on campus. push to change the requirements for the Bachelor of states to put initiatives on the ballot," sheexplains. Headed by Pete Monroe and Chris Sheets, who Applied Science degree. As it now stands, when a S "This may have been the reason Idaho had this type of both teach snow boarding at Bogus Basin, the dub B.S.U. student cams core credits toward the Applied Science anti-gay activity." anticipates a variety of activities for the upcoming degree, those credits can't be used toward any other degrees or daho'slast Icgislativc SCS'SiO.n placed tighter season. requirements. Farrugia expressed her desire to gain support to restrictions on the process, requiring more sig- The club offers members major discounts on lift change the requirements for the good of the student body. I_natures to get initiatives on the ballot. These tickets, transportation and rentals, and the opportuni- Senate Bill No.6 has been effectively eliminated, after stricter guidelines may have helped in the recent ty to ski the best resorts west of the Rockies. The the senate body voted to table it indefinitely. It concerns creat- decrease of anti-gay activity on the initiative level, dub also boasts that members will ride with and ing a probationary period for senators whose GPAs fall Witt says. learn from the best snow boarders in Boise. between 2.25 and 2.0. The bill would have allowed senators "[The anti-gay organizationsjtricd to get another Once snow boarding season starts, the one academic semester to bring their grades back up to the initiative on theballot, hut they weren't able to get Boarder's Foundation will hold weekly meetings. 2.25 level. enough signatures, so I don't know if that mcans pco- For more information, call president Pele Monroe at Senate Bill No.7 was enacted. It clarified the process by pie's attitudes have changed, or if there's just a certain 385-1935 or vice-president Chris Sheets at 385- which the Senate GPA requirement of 2.25 is enforced. It now weariness that comes with the issue, where [the pub- 4602. stands as law and orders that, when officially verified, officers lie] thinks 'We already dealt with that issue and I must resign from their seats when their GPAs fall below 2.25. don't want to deal with it again," Witt says. Thomson also wanted to "encourage students to run" in Despite the tougher initiative process and relaxed the upcoming Senator-at-Large election. Martinez then added publicattitudes; Witjisu't ready to .say the anti-gay agenda has disappeared in Idaho . that "if students have such concem, they should get involved." •• ~ .• ._ •• ..... 4- _ ...... ~. __ ...... _ .... _ .... _ ...... WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1997 J;;·;:;:S sadors to share their views on and experi- Support available for Student selected as ences in adult education. They also shared the challenges and successes they experience Nontraditional adult learning as adult learners. Students had the opportunity to speak, as well, with members of students ambassador for Congress about the needs ofthcir schools' ~1J:YIle~by TARA SMITH Idaho adult learning program. Special to the Arbiter Ortiz, 24, a native of Mexico who came SU student Agustin Ortiz was to the US. began working in California as a he Nontraditional Student Support migrant laborer, He O)Cn moved to Bois Program offers nssistancc to stu- sclecte~ h~ the director of adult Tdents attending BSU after an Beducation 111 Idaho to attend the' where he currently works in-landscaping. A extended break from the academic system. "National Forum on Adult Literacy: Views resident of Boise, he has been in BSU's adult The program includes a support group, peer from Adult Learners" in Washington D.C. as basic education/English as a Second • monitoring and individual educational coun- Idaho's literacy amhassador. Language program for approximately three seling. The event was held Sept. 7-lJ, and was a years. The group meets Wednesdays from 3-4 The ESL program has' provided Ortiz p.m. in the Johnson Dining Room. It pro- major part of the nation's cclcbrution of with English language skills that haw BSU STUDENTS vides speakers anti. information concerning lnu-ruational Literacy Day on Sept. S. the challenges of academic and outside life. The national forum was sponson·d. hy enabled him to advance to .1 supervisory . The program also offers peer mcntoriug Ihe Division of Adult Education and position with hisemployers, Hillside that matches new nontraditional students' Literacy, the Office of Vocalion;il and. Adult .Nursery. He hopes to open his own landscap- with continuing students for advice on skills Education and the US. Department of ing business in the future. for success. For more information, contact Sharon Meriwether at 3R5-15X3. Educntion as an opportunity for slate auihas- Poli-sci prof helps lawmakers discuss term limits As a member of the Idaho Moncrief was the only academic joiningthe the conference will he published 'in a draft Army National Guard you by TOBY STEISKAl report in November, which will serve as pol- could receive $300 a month, session. News Writer "While most of the state legislators had icy recommendations to each of the state" have up to $10,000 in student a feel of what was going on in their own legislators who attended the seminar. loans repaid and get 12 credit oise State University Politi~'al Slates, my [oh was to comment on term hours of tuition paid. Call: Science Professor Gary Moncrief limits overall," Moncrief explained. Term limits diller in every stall' and par- SFC Maxey or Battended a seminar earlier this SSG Foruria semester, sponsored hy the Council of State ticipants voiced a wide range of solutions for Governments. It was designed togenerate dealing with them. Moncrief said, "Some IDAHO :17:1-7118 ideas for helping stale legislators deal with were obvious, like increasing stalling and term limits. The overall goal was to "get implementing training sessions for new leg- " .. beyond if term limits were either good or islators," hut that others were more complex. ====-""--- had and focus on how to deal with the issue Some of these included establishing joint now that it's here," Moncrief said. committees, as well as organizational and Term limits in Idaho arc "relatively structural ways to cope with the term limits. strict and the most inclusive in the United Participants also discussed the effecls of I Stales," Moncrief couuncntcd. They affect actually implcmcmim; term limits. They all Idaho Iegislators- state, county and talked about potential political consequences, local. The actual policy allows lawmakers to such as an increase in lobbying because . remain in office for eight years, hut then more lawmakers would be coming in and out • Lowest Pricer ollKew " Dred Textboola! they must wait" seven more to return to poli- of the system. Some participants also believe • PayS top dollar for your ured boola! ties. that interest groups would haw to work • ~RfEPell with textbook orderl The seminar included eight slate legisla- harder because they would h~' dcaling with tors and tht~ir staffs from California, Maine, new, unfamiliar Il'gislators. 0 ••••••••••••••• ••••••• 1216 S. Broadwav • Boise Ohio, Arkansas and three other states. All the ideas and input gathered from (AcrOJJfrom AlbErtson's) 424-0185 Computer lab in new buildingoffers more to students www.lemoibooks.com lyone who like to create an e- by ClINT CARlWRIGHT available for disahll'd students as wl'll. Henderson explains that these computers offer mail account should bring a for- Staff Writer sotiware desiglll'd for the mohililY- and visu- Ainatted diskette to the lah, ally-impairl'd who usc voice ITl'o"nition 10 Henderson adds. He has also·placed a com- he days of purchasing' laser cards operate the COm[lllter via a headset,b and sca n ment and suggestion box in the lah, which Iil' . to avoid printing papers on dot printed material which will hc read hack with hopes studl~nts will usc to keep him informed Tmatrix printers arc over. Stcphen verhalcomputer audio. of any other problems or concerns. Henderson, Lab Support Coordinator for the The new lab contain twirl' as many com- Henderson says thl~ possihi[ity of down- SUI'l'-n-Toss'" is an easy-to-use ncw computer lab in the multipurpose dass- pUlers as the old lab in the Education loading virusl~s from the internl'l remains a Internet access system. Three low room facility, says papers printed on the laser Building. Henderson regrets, lhough, thai the concern. He says that earlier in the semester, cost usage plans ($3, $9 and $18 printers now come totally free of charge. lah staff size has not grown. Accordi\w to a non-student came into the lab thrCl~ days in per month) allow you flexible Henderson requests, however, that stu- b Internet access based on your numlx'rs he rlTcived frGln the former lab a row and intentionally downloaded new virns nceds. You'll get RELIABLE dents do not abuse the new perk, and instead coordinator, approximatl'ly 350 students used derivatives from the internet that the lab's access any time, any day. usc the lab as a printing service. That lah the faeility last year every day, not including virus software could not detec·\. These viruses alone goes through about 10,000 piel'l~s of the wceks prior to mid-term and finals. - were responsihle for some hardware and soft- Visit the BSU Bookstore and pick copy paper per week. Compared to that figure from 1996, the ware damage and the loss of numerous work up your Surf-n-Toss Internet The new computer lab houses 60 new Access System and a brochure new lab averages 611 student users a day, hours. detailing how the system works. Micron Pentium 200 PC's and 29 Apple Henderson says. To cope with the increased When the individual entered the lab over Or call 368-5400 for details about Macintosh 200 CPU's. Henderson says the a week later, Henderson ~avs lab slaff recog- connecting with Micron Internet differl~nce between Microns and Apples is traffic, coupled with early semester problems with the e-mail system, Hl~ndl'rson savs he is nized him and detained hb;] while Hendersoll Services. that most students" seem'T more familirob- says. 368~5400__ • ,_- Two special access Pentium PCs arc [ems have been solved,"~ ,,- i~jnn~UU.l.lJUUnUUU,l.i/H~!:!i'rtt!ht.U~.Il.~.'~~fh'1'!H~.~_~-·~h·{'~H.U.i_'l~:;~·i . , ~ I • I • �.' ',",,', - .'~ ....~

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resented, the murder of form and convention, The play then descends into impressionism, usthe mystery of RoseSelavy, the victim of the murder Duchamp confesses to, is unraveled. Who is she? Docs she even exist? A harrowing sequence of gender-bending, per- sonality swapping and nightmarish psychological break- down ensues, accompanied by a dizzying and deafening spectacle of light and musk. "Interrogating the Nude" is one of the most dazzling, challenging plays tbat the department has presented in recenlmemory. Ticket availability was very tight last , weekend, so get in line now if you want a 'seat for this weekend's series of performances. The play will show in Stage II of the Morrison Ccntcr toniglu through Saturday at 8 p.m, .Aftcr Sunday's matinee, Baltzell talked about the play, and the state of the Theatre Arts Department. Baltzell was attracted to the play, he said, because of its non-realistic nature. It also appealed to, his background in art, most particularly his appreciation of Duchamp, "And I really liked the mystery of it, the room for styliz- ing," he added. The play presented a host of problems for Baltzell. I-Ie revealed that laking Ihe play too seriously was probably the biggest obstacle. "There are some very heavy issues here, so it was easy for everyone to get real uptight about it, and forget about some of the humor in the play." Baltzell adds that the play, being the first one of the semester, had to compete with initial classroom responsibilities, which added a tough wrinkle, and he personally took on a larger-than-normal responsibility by acting as the technical director, as well. "So, nol only did I direct the play, bUI I also built theset, which really was physically exhausting," he added. ' The issues addressed in the play arc ones that he has dealt with many times in his career. The notion of duali- lies, and, how to reconcile them, is an issue that artists arc always dealing with. Plus, in more practical terms, the notions of funding for the arts and how people approach art also weigh heavily. "The art world has its opinions, hut Duchamp and Ray. Longtime BSU theater instructor thcgovcrnmcut wants some influence, as long as they're Charles Lauterbach makes an early appearance as an intro- by JOSH CASTEN spending the money, and the public is left in the middle," ductory narrator, which presents an early chance for Editor in Chief said Baltzell. "It's the classic question of 'What is Art, and Duchamp to thumb his nose at convention. Lynne Berg is who decides?": he added. great as Constable Public, bringing ju~ the right blend of Saturday'S performance, four people len Ihe SU's Theatrl~ Arts department production of voice, expression and physicality to the role. The "Inte,rrogating the Nude," directed by Michael Inspector, though, often sounds more like a Minnesotan . play in the first act, which features some very 'rank language. Baltzell said that he wished BBaltzell, is really two events at once- a than a Brooklyn cop, and the role of Rose could have used Ai the people would have stayed to see how 111l~play ended. bizarre, genre-bending mystery, and a debate that address- more electricity. es some of the most fundamental issues in art, Technically, the play is a success. Lighting, costume maybe to realize that there were issues involved, nol jusl As a play, it works very well. The five-member cast is and. sound all functioned scamlcssly within the play, but an attempt 10 offend. "The people who would get up and anchored by vets Isaac Perclson and Sam Read as Man the strength of the technical aspect of the play is the set, leave are probably the ones thai this play is addressed to Ray and Marcel Duchamp, respectively. Ray and Duchamp designed by Phil Atlaksou. The forced perspective design, the most- I hope this makes them think. But if you can't were part of the early Twentieth-century art scene that pro- as you might guess, appears much deeper than it actually sit through it, it means you probably won 'I rethink your duced the schoc.ls of Dada, Surrealism, and is. It also,presents the dlaracters with an opportunity to opinions, that you aren't open to a lillIe self-analysis. Deconstruction, among others. "Interrogating the Nude" is mock the limitations of a forced perspective, as they hunch which is whal college is all about. isn't it'!" hl~said. a fictionalized account of Duchamp's unveiling of hisdas- :md slide about the incline. B;J1tzell is all positives when it comes 10 assessing sic "Nude Descending tbe Staircase" to the general public, The content and thought of the play demands attention BSU's theater program. "It has grown a lot in the laslrOll- its inception here metaphorically presented as an act of that might exceed even this forum. By presenting pie of years, but we've seen a more malure and serious group of students, which is very promising." The growth murder. Duchamp's creation as ,IIi acl of murder, falling under the The best moml~nts of the play come in the stretcbes scrutiny and objection of the authorities, Ihe play calls into the Thealre Arts Departmenl bas gone through has been a where Pcrclson and Read take over the stage, as their char- qUl~stion the criteria thai Wl' as a socicly apply to evaluatl~ strain, but, he conlends, "it's a good problem to have." acters debate the very foundations of art, and the role of art, and how much frCl~domthl~artist should be given. At Contrary to what most people might Ihink, Baltzell the artist. Read is his usual manic self, but here it serves one point, the Inspector a!ld Man Ray get enler into a fel'ls thai the community has been very open to some him well, as the role of Duchamp demands an "out there" debate on art, with the Inspector admilling, he dOl~snot houndary-stretching. "People have really been pretty open prescntation. Perelson is char~cteristically smooth as tbe understand Duchamp's creation, and in fact does nol care to new things, and the students and faculty have really womanizing, hpozing Man Ray, the sarcastic, New York- to, saying tbat the art in his house is to cover up cracks been open 10 new discoveries." bred yin to Ducbamp's Frenchartiste yang. and water spots. "Why would you cover up one eyesore The department selecls plays by a committee system, . The otber three cast members play roles that are virtu- with another'!" he demands, aping the stance of the neo- looking at plays that directors propose for the upcoming ally metaphorical archetypes, witb the Inspector as the rlassical school. At one point, Constable Public chirps in season. The Com1l1illee then selecls which plays will run, established art world, Constable Public as, well, tbe gener- -with a host of ridiculous interpretations. In essence, they looking at clements like size of stage and crowd, cast al publiE' and Rose Selavy as the muse that inspires arc unable to adapt to tbe sbifting of style that "Nude" rep- requirements and genre of play, allempting to find a bal- ance for an entire season.

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debate over meaning, function of art

"When [Theatre Arts students] go through here, we want them to have a touch of everything," he said. "A little Shakespeare, a mainsragcpiecc, some modern stuff. It 'san attempt to emphasize variety," he added. With four plays a year on a ' four-year graduation program, that only allows; for the typical student to get involved in sixteen plays, thus the stress on variety. : Another strong selling point is the educational values of the plays. "That applies almost as much to the audience as it does to the cast and crew, as this play certainly proves," Three more productions arc slated this year, with "Rivals," to be directed by Lauterbach the next on the schedule. Ann Hoste will then direct "Fefu and her Friends," . a play that will require the audience to move from the initial venue to a series of rooms to ' view various scenes, then back to Stage II for the conclusion. A mainstage presentation of "Grapes of Wrath" will close out the season. earkening back to the l~d.ul'a- tional issue, Baltzell conclud- Hed that even though BSU is a smaller school, it offers benefits that students lit a larger school might not receive. "These kids could go to a big school, but probably wouldn't get nearly as much chance to be onstage, and to work back- stage, hopefully giving them a richer experience. "

e have, for centuries, explored the possi- bilities of expressing the ideal form W, through depictions of the female nude. 'This genre has been considered the pinnacle of the artist's skill. Duchamp, along with many others at the turn of the century questioned that idealization and invited the nude to step down from her pedestal so we may sec her for 'a"t \0 ~, what she really is. He questioned the validity of the imposed structures of neoclassicism with its forced perspectives, and sought art that was no longer "kept in cages" but "set itself free, to step into the third dimension ,- and start breathing." He was renown for his ability to '" question the traditions of high art with a "spirit of mystery, morbid whimsy and sinister wit." It is Doug Wright's hope that the play captures this sense of Duchamp's world. This piece of theartre was born out of an attempt to " ask and answer some hard questions. Recently the House and Senate haw tried to distinguish between art and 'Ii. pornography, without much success. This play presents Doug Wright's "examination of art's function in a repres- sive culture." What is art, and who decides its defini- tions? Are we defined by our law or by our art? And can art be crimina!'? As we answer these questions there will be new perspectives created to question those answers. There may never bea definitive solution, but it is important to keep questioning. The problem is much like the Inspector's world, where "Every night I go to bed sure I've seen it all. Every morning' I rise 10 a world ripe with grisly possi- bilities."

-from Michael Baltzell s program introduction r. WEDNESDA'f, OaOBER 15, 1997 L.ou.d • • Calobo brings acoustic grooveto Blues Bouquet Oct. 18 b MARY DOHERTY In their hometown of Portland, Calobo sold out two consecuti.ve ni~hts in venues Y , with 1100 plus people, including Roseland Arts & Entertainment Editor Theater and La Luna. Andrews reluctantly admits they've become local celebrities. he grassroot,s acoustic groove of Calobo He conunents, "The more popular we 've Twill perform at the gotten, the less people approach me. They BlUl'S Bouquet Oct. 18 with may point or recognize me, but it's weird to special guests Chief Broom. deal with it when they keep their distance." Andrews said their music isn't to be Calobo frequents Boise at least taken to a level of rockstar spectacle. twice a year from its home town "We look it as something human, not of Portland, Oregon. extraordinary. We just do it because we Calobo is a self-produced, want to," Andrews said of his work. self-managed, self-contained unit The members of Caloho met in col- following in the do-it-yourself tra- lege, They all earned different degrees in dition of folk music greats such as varying specialities but prefer to produce the Grateful Dead, In an interview and perform music. on o«. 8, singer David Andrews told the Arbiter how the group was Andrew encourages the diversity of horn and has developed since its intellects and styles that makes the band, inception in 1991. what it is. If asked what kind of musi- The name "Caloho" repre- cians influenced the band, each of the sents a combination of Andrews's seven members would write a complete- nickname, Hobo, and the C-a-I 'from ly different list of all-time favorites. partner Caleb Klaudcr, The duo Andrews looks to the song writing began jamming with some fellow power of Jackson Browne, Fleetwood Mac local musicians, including a female " and Bonnie Raitl. Other members give praises to Frank Zappa and Phish. It's obvious, however, that drummer Brian Bucolo is a reggae lover. He gives himself away vocalist, Over the years Calobo has main- in his ownworld-beat drumming style. tained its original feeling and sound even while going through changes in cast, The In the spirit of democracy, Calobo leaves the door open for anyone of the members seven artists who now form Caloho have stayed consistent for three years, The line-up to act as songwriter, Andrews said 'the writer of the song also becomes the producer of includes David Andrew on acoustic guitar and lead vocals, Brian Burolo on drums, the piece. He/she sets the musical framework and presents it to the band. The group then Jenny Conle~ on piano and organ, Kenneth Erlick on electric guitar, Caleb Klauder on gives input and works with the rhythms and melody until the song either works or they acoustic guitar, mandolin and vocals, Nate Query on bass, and Michele Van Klccf on vocals. bag it. , For all the musicians, Calobo is a lull time job. They make all the decisions democ- At the Oct. 18 show, Andrewssaid, Calobo will present more recent material. They intend to play eight or nine brand new songs. ratically, from hiring office staff to what will go on the next album. Calobo began pl aying Boise after driving through it several times, on their, way to "For our fans some old favorites will be played, but we don't want to play the same Ketchum. Their first gig happened at the now-defunct Drcamwalker, with about ten peo- things every night," said Andrews. "We like to keep the shows diverse and fresh." ple in the audience. Despite this low turnout, the Drcamwalker crowd was receptive Calobo employs a 'new method to keep their concerts from becoming mundane enoughto bring Calobo back, a show they played at the Blues Bouquet. Since that show and overplayed. Beginning with this tour, theywill pick 40 songsto develop set-lists. the band has developed a small following of local fans. Then, on the next tour, they will play yet another set of singles. "Boise's been really good to us," said Andrews. "The fans are really supportive, At the Boise show Calobo will perform singles from their latest release Stomp. which makes us excited to come back." This album upholds the sweet melodies from past CDs, hut also reveals a matured, well No malin what the venue, Andrews said the hand remains most concerned with thought out progression of sounds. The disc conveys a slightly darker mood, With a hint putting on their best show for anyone ,Who shows up. However, Caloho has almost out- of old country feel.SlOmp 'offers a refreshing rhangc.frum the constant up-beat folk, grown most Boise cluhs, drawing larger crowds with l~ach visil. Andrews remarked that style Caloho fans expecl. But for patrons who pleasure themselves by following bands physical space has become a conn;rn, hecause they want 10 ensure that people can sec, throughlhe l~vljlution of their material, Stomp borders on perfection. theIll in a good atmosphl~re, with a good sound systl~m, and on a stage t'ondudve to interacting with the audience.

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by TODD ANDERSON NoH' lind Forever, along with soml' material from his self-titled release. With favorites Staff Writer such as "Someone Else's St,lr" and "Rebecca Lynn," along with his new grooves of "Sillin' On Go" and "Love is the Right Place," the crowd remained on its feet and danc- iug. ven though the crowd looked fairly small for Mall King, Bryan White ,lIld Midway Ihrough his set White had a lillIe fun and got the audience involved. Using Pally Lovekss, the volume of cheering and yelling from the audience cer- Etainly surpassed its numhers. The minute the lights went out and the show a funky beat in the background he repeatl~dly sang, with a soulful touch any gospel started, it was non-Slop, down-home country music time. singer would fed proud of, the word "Hey" and encouraged the fans to copy him. He also got a kick oul of making up cheers using "Idaho" and sent the wave around the Mall King began the night with a solo act accompanied only on his guitar. King, who is just gelling slilrted and recently released his first alhum entitled FiI'e 0 'clock PaVilion a couple of limes. Before leaving the stage White made sure to send out a mes- played a short acoustil' set of songs off that release, along with a tribute of "When sage: hl~asked everyone 10 promise that no one would drink and drive afterthe perfor- Hero, mance. You Say Nothing at All" by his role model Keith Whitley. Even without a band, King maintained a full beat and groove to his musk that got the concert going and, says Most of the fans must have worn themselves out by the time Pally Loveless came KQFC's AI Jackson, "really kept the crowd's allention." out, because the intensity and cheering seemed to die down. Although not a hearl-lhrob King, originally from North C:lTolina, said he didn't bring his hand because tbis to thousands of screaming teenage giris, Loveless is the current Country Music was his first trip to Idaho and "I'm just gettin' to know you so I want you to get to know Association's female singer of the year and she showed why with a crystal~c1ear voice and good range of songs. ' me." He promised, a number of times, that next year he'd be back and he'd bring his band along with him. One concert-goer was most impressed with Mall King and said, "I think Mall King . When King gave up the stage and Bryan White took over: every teenage girl in;"le is going to be a big hit, a big star." She also thought Bryan Whitesounded'good and building went wild: White, a bcart-tlrrob,'17Iaycd songs frolt1'ln~ new album 'Betw(!eft liked how he "belted out those songs."Three different singers, three different shows with . three dlffetcnlst91~S:·o'll~~g'real' nigbr'drt'o'l111rrY'mnSit'~,": ",•.~., •.~.. _" _•.•._ , ! WEDNESDAY, OqOBER 15, 1997 Some Velvet Sidewalk pays tribute to Boise Library l:it

by MARY DOHERTY offer, "Altocumulus" spotlighted the rest of the hand SVS through lind through. It S(TmS difficult to relate Arts & Entertainment Editor which includes Don Blair, Paul Schuster lind Martin Generate to past releases because every alhum from Bernier on "drums, keyboard lind guitar respectively. Avalanche (1992) to the quirky Whirlpool (1993) forms 11 A good time was to he had hy 1111 during the set, h(~ Olympia, Wash.-based Some Velvet bizarre work of its own. whether dancing with the crazed men on stage or 11Il1gh- Sidewalk paved over 11 casual Oct. 11 audi- ing 111 the comments being hurled from them. In one T.ence with comments about sitting reservedly Larsen described Generate as a goofy CD. with song Larsen repeatedly screamed "Library! AAAHH!" in their scats. BUI joking around is 1111 part of the fun meaningful messages. He not only has gotten into the He nearly died laughing when he learned that Ihe Boise with Some Velvet Sidewalk. In fact, heckling crowds Public Lihrary now sports a sign reading "Library!" idea of putting on 11 show, hut 11Iso' focuses on simple seems part of their show.' " ideas the listener can attach meaning to. Aside from the antics on stage, Some Velvet A concert held lit the Off Ramp club in Seattle Sidewalk's music corresponds with their same angst-rid- "If you have something behind your songs," Larsen quickly became a playground for SVS tomfoolery. This den, unstahle energy, They performed several tracks from commented, "it's great to put it forth, Also,'if your songs was about three years ago, according to SVS's promo- their latest release Generate. This CD is don't mean anything, you'll get sick of playing them tional staff, at a time When unpromising groups would over and over again." sell tickets based on rumors of a surprise appearance of Larsen has his own little motto for song writing: one headliner grunge band or another, This particulnr "If it's cute, ii's empty." He talked ahoutthe transfor- night, the Off Ramp was swarming with Pearl-Jam fans., mation of his compositional technique. He originally expecting an impromptu show hy Eddie Vcdder and hegan with the IJr~'mise of descrihing real life issues company. Filns grew hostile when they got Some Velvet in his music hut found Ihat namltives gol lost in noisy' Sidewalk instead. Frontman AI Larsen was ahsurdly guitars which, incidentally, provide a lrademark of polite in lelling the audience he was aware they were this altemative hand. So instead, he keeps lhe IhclIlcs anticipaling another groUp.tll play, and "perhaps they . simple yel deep. His hUlllor, as well as willi ugly olf- might enjoy \vailing in lInother room liJr lhem," One lIudience m(~mher yelled "F""'"'' You" at Larsen. Larsen key singing can he taken on all sorts of levels of seri- responded ''1'111 sorry sir, I lllOUght we could have il more OUSI1l'SSor ahsurdily. Larsen said thc mood hehiud ('Ievated conversation." SVS then /Jrol'L'eded to helt out SVS l"OnlTrls are perceived. hy audiences depending lh(~ir song "I'll he the cal/yoube lhe mouse," JUSl for on Iheir altitudes and Ihe show. spite. plcasant iUll'rlude on Gc1:Crtltc ca.me from Well, forluniitely the scene at the Neurolux Saturday A;a wordcord hy Nikki McClure. She night was 11 hil more civil, (jut Larsen and the hoys still ecorded a 15 milll!te story/pr(lSe in a. enhllnced their act using politely elegant, yet punkish sweet lullahy voice, ahout lhe evolution of time and interactiOJi with the fans. Larsen did assure lhe Neurolux nature, which SVS spliced and inserted helween the patrons glued to lheir chairs and drinks that if they got distorted songs. Ironic'! Definitely, hut it adds 10 the up and danced, their chllirs and heers would stilllx~ manic lendencies driving this hand's Slyle and keeping lhere. After this sarcast it- coaxing of the croWd, severa I crowds coming hack (iH more of the unexpected. people hegan to hop, twist lind convulse all over lhe Larsen gains inspiration from Ihe elllOtionalcom- room 10 the poppy sounds of "Lowdown." mitment Ihe group Modesl Mouse demonstrilles for ils Between vcrhalcommentary and lhe /lighl attendant music, and the realism hehind the Modern Lovers style razzing of the lIudience to act more lively, Larsen lyrics. He said he feels profoundly grateful 10 play on himself hounced around the room. He ran, hopped, Ihe K Records lahel, working with people such Mike rolled, skippcd and pranced all over, oIl' the front of the Johnson (lilflnerly of Dinosaur Jr.) and touring wilh slllge, on the side stllge, lind on top of the ampliliers. hands like Duh Narcotic. During an instrumental interlude called "Altocumulus," For.lhose who love schizoid punk rock lIlusit' ' Larsen performed calisthenics, prohahly getting more out of them than lIny high illlpacl lIerohic step e1l1SScould slightly tempered hy goofy commentary, giveGenerate hy Some Velvet Sidewalk a listen. 125" Wheeler breaks strings at Neurolux When in doubt, sing Poison covers- . by GENE PICCOTTI Arts Writer Luster King did by GENE PICCOTTI Wheeler has pop sensihility. The three-piece Boise band rocked, Arts Writer popped, and funked up Neurolux lasl Saturday nighl, ~lpening ~he 25 show with musie that made everyone's head hoh. Their sound IS defini1ely original, featuring is poppy, fast, yel somewhal sensitive rock-n-roll. he Neurolux added new life 10 its repeJ10ire lasl Friday night. Lusler Eddie Gutierrez and lhe boys displayed excellent musical skill during their King made an energelie firsl impression on the crowd with th('ir very Tfirsl performance. set. Roh Isozaki, the lead, rhythm, and only guitarist lhat matters, was a technical wizard. Isozaki OSguilar style is the product of many different effects he uses Luster King played loud rock 'n' roll with numerous changes and conlorled facial expressions. Lead singer John Kuhne, lilflnerly of Freak in a Jar, had 10 alter the sound. Who is that rad looking guy with hangs'! That snazzy Cilt is veins hulging in his neck while he jumped and hobhled around Ihe stage. He the drummer, Sam "I am," or Sam "The man" Council, depending on the night. 'sings, he yells, he makes us laugh, he makes us cry, he is the man behind the Council was funky, fresh, and mixed it up go

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Broncos smash New Mexico State

I, by TERRY CHRISTENSEN strictly to apassing game. Completions to Ryan Shaw and Duane Sports Editor Gregory,' plus a roughing-the-passer penalty on the Bronco defense, moved the ball to BSU 35. On the next play, Farris ..he Boise State football team wrapped up its stepped in front of a pass intended for David Patterson, and blazed week-long homecoming celebration with a it back for a 73-y'lfd touchdown. T52-10 annihilation of New Mexico State. Over ickO Tatum carne.d the.only score of the third quarter 22,000 wind-chilled fans watched the Broncos blow when he put the ball over the goal line from 10 yards open a close game by scoring 28 points in the second N out. Reserve quarterback Bart Hendricks accounted quarter; for BSU's filul1 score on a 22 yard touchdown scramble. New BSU worked their offensive game plan to perfection. Mexico went out with a fizzle by settling for a 35 yard field goal Quarterback Nate Sparks passed only 14 times, but com- from place kicker Nick Ccvaca, with 1:42 left in the game. pleted 10 attempts for 201 yards and three touchdowns. Boise State improves to 2-4 overall, and 1-0 in Big West Conference action. New Mexico State drops to 1-5 overall, and 0- He also rushed five times for 54 yards. 1 in conference games. Both teams arc on the road this week. Starting their fourth different running back in six NMSU travels to Utah State, while Boise State plays at North games, the Bronco coaching staff finally found the domi- Texas. nant rush attack they have been so desperately searching for. Nicko Tatum led the Bronco running game with 105 yards on 15 carries. Tatum averaged 6.7 yards per rush and found the end zone twice. BSU ground out 250 yards on the blue turf in their best effort of the season The Bronco defense, usually allowing 40 points a game, reversed their fortune by yielding only a touchdown and field goal to NMSU. Highly touted running back Dcnvis Manns was held to 45 yards rushing, Ranked 11th nationally with 129 yards rushing per game, Manns had little luck Saturday, finding an orange jersey in his path on almost every carry. Aggie quarterback Ty Houghtaling had no better luck against the BSU pass defense. He completed 18 of 33. passes for 171 yards and one touchdown, Houghtaling rushed .for 43 yards to add to his offensive output. Ross Farris earned Defensive Player of the Game honors with an outstanding individual performance. The sophomore from Glenns Ferry continued .his stellar season with nine tackles, two pass break-ups, and a 73 yard interception return for a touchdown. He was joined by fellow sophomore Bryan Johnson, who contributed six unassisted tackles, Leading 10-7 after one quarter, Boise Slate's offense scored quickly and often in the second. Using touchdown drives of 2: 14 and 2:05, the Broncos expanded their lead 10 24-7. After holding the Aggie offense to a three and out series, BSU responded with a 66 yard touchdown reception by Corey Nelson. Still reeling from the Bronco offensive explosion, NMSU tried to get back by going Jon Rydman(90) lends a hand to Brian Steger (42) for sack Volleyball brings out brooms against homecoming opponents by LORI HAYS Special to the Arbiter

he Boise Sta.t.evolleyb~lItl'am swepl,t\~'(~ mal~hes Ih.is pasl weekend to Tsecure a spOI on top ofthe Eastern DIVISIOn01 the Big West Conference. Friday night the Broncos defeated North Texas 15-7, 15-7, 15-5 in front of 462 fans ill Bronco Gvm. Junior Bcckv Chilton led all hitters with 12 kills, while senior Julie Kaulius and xophomorc Becky Meek. added 10 each. Junior Brandy Mamizuka also SCOTl'd31 assists and nine digs in the march. The Broncos hit 31.4 percent and stopped North Texas cold as the Eagles achieved a hilling percentage of negative 1.2 percent. Boise State was also paced by eight aces in the match, with Mamizuka leading in that category with three. Saturday afternoon the Broncos defeated New Mexico State 15-6, 15-6, 15-6. A crowd 01'367 fans were on hand to wntch the Broncos make quick work of the Roadrunners. Boise State slammed down 49 kills to the Roadrunners' 35, hit 28.2 percent to Nimbus's 8.2 percent, and added 40 assists, 42 digs and nine blocks. Taking charge for Boise State was senior Julie Kaulius and sophomore Becky Meek, who both tallied 13 kills. Mamizuka added 35 assists and scooped 14 digs. BSU's record improves to 5-1 in league play and 15-6 overall. Boise State has now won 11 of its last 12 matches. The team travels to California this weekend to take on conference foes CU-Arvin and Cal-Stale Fullerton. .' . . -~I-:#:j!:: - .~.~_-:.... iA.;.-;·,: ~-~.=.~-..:-._ t.~.•.•. ~:;.~~:.~:'__-. _ ~." ~_~_.~.• .J, .. _ _ "" __~0.-- ... ~.. _ ._ o_o_~_." . ·l •

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by TODD ANDERSON Profile: Sam I sports Writer N ith Supcrbowl Sunday coming up this Sundaythe 19th, the intramural playoffs arc about over and Sandmire and W. the remaining teams will gear up for the big game. , In a first round playoff game-in the Co-Ree division, 'I Don't Know' beat 'Gross Miscarriage of Justice' by a score of 48-0. In a Men's B league game, the team R.U.N. trounced Kappa Sigma Bronco Gymnastics 34-15. R.U.N. had scored only a total of 17 points in three games R prior to their outbreak of 34 in the playoff. Other scores from the playoffs: by DANA HILLMAN Sports Writer A Jokers '36 Brell's Team 7

sa little girl in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Sam Sandmirc knew she wanted to become a M . Crazy Legs 18 gymnastics coach. "I grew up swinging from trees, an all- around tomboy." By the Aj Band 12 ime she was ready for college, Arizona State University extended her a gymnastics scholarship. Sandmirc giggles when recalling the first three weeks of collegiate athletics. "I didn't Cartoon Network 16 even have energy to cat. I slept and worked out.t' That hard work paid off, and after receiving a U Gerth, Wind, Fire 14 bachelor's degree in communication, she became the assistant coach at Iowa Slate University from 1978-79. Turf Burners 15 Along the way to BSU, Sandmirc owned and directed the Fox Valley Academy of R Wrestlers II 6 Gymnastics in Green Bay and the Mount Helena Gymnastics Academy in Helena, Montana. She also served as the USGF Director for the state of Montana and was named 1986 Gymnastic Coach of the Year. A In the Sand Volleyball playoffs, Kappa Sigma emerged as champions by laking two games versus Coop's teams' single win . .When BSU's former coach contacted Sand mire in the fall of 1986 and asked her to consider ,I Twin Towers remained winless throughout the tournament. position with the Broncos, Saudmire wasn't sure she wanted to leave Montana and the Academy More events arc ready 10 start, so get over 10 the Recreation she had worked so hard to build. By the spring ofl987, Sandmirc made her decision, influenced l Office and sign up 10 play. In the meantime, roll out to Bronco by her "dream to coach collegiate gymnastics out West". While at BStJ, she has led the Broncos Stadium Sunday nlternoonthc 19th for a great day of football. to nine straight NCAA Regional Championship appearances. Last year she was honored with the league's Coach of the Year award. S Four good chamionship games will get underway at 2:00 in the afternoon and crowd support is appreciated. Besides the everyday responsibilities involved with the team, planning daily practices and recruiting, Sandmirc also remains active in the community. She serves on the Idaho Women's Challenge board, owns a new private school-Bronco Elite Gymnastic Academy-and is a wife and mother to three boys: She docs a fair amount of public speaking, encouraging young women to expand their horizons. . Sandmirc expresses enjoyment in representing the university outside the gym. Yet she rcc- oguizcs, "none of this would be possible withont the assistance of my staff." Bill Steinbach aids with recruiting while Tina Bird helps to condition and choreograph the women. ast year was the most successful season for the Broncos as a Division I program. They won the Big West Conference Championship, competing and finishing fourth in the LNCAA Rcgionals, and ranking14th nationally. The team has plenty of goals for the 1997-98 year. According to Sandmirc, "The women would like 10 win the Big West Conference again. II means a lot to them to beat Utah, their biggest' rival." They also want to qualify for the NCAA National Championshipand finish in the top 20 academically. If she's not on campus, Sandmirc enjoys any outdoor physical activity with her family. She water-skis, snow-skis, white water rafts, mountain bikes and rides horses. She says she loves Boise's four seasons, the university and the respect received from the community. She can't resist chocolate, lobster or sushi. Before meets she gathers the team and encourages visualization. Sandmire learned .. long time

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WEDNESDAy,oaOBER 15; 1997 BRONCO BRIEFS by TERRY CHRISTENSEN' Sports Editor Th c~ football team got back on it's winning ways, hut one was hard fought not to notice some significant players missing from the squad this past Saturday night: • Head coach Houston Nutt dismissed two players and suspended a third. Starting linebacker Andre Griffin and wide receiver Jerome Reed were told to leave for violating team rules. Defensive back Damon Bouie was suspended for the entire season.' '. • Defensive tackle Chad Moore was dismissed in September for also violating team rules. Moore's actions were more than :1 little known to the public. He went after some fans in the stands who spat at him following the Wisconsin game. He also racked up personal foul penalties in three of the six games the Broncos have played. According to the BSU coaching staff, there were several other incidents that led to Moore's dismissal. . • On a happier note, former BSU guard Joe Wyatt has signed a free-agent contract with the CBA's Idaho Stampede. He will join former head coach Bobby Dye, the general manager and head coach of the Stampede. Wyatt will attend training camp, trying to compete for a spot on the Stampede roster, • BSU trainer Gary Craner and former graduate assistant trainer Todd Hine were named co-winners of the Tiuactin Tough Cases Award. The award is given by the National Athletic Trainers Association for outstanding performance in this field. Craner and Hinc were responsible for helping former Bronco Derek Zimmerman avoid possible paralysis through proper examination and diagnosis, after a collision during football practice, Crancr-i-a member of the NATA Hall of Fame-and Hiuc received their awards at the association's annual conference in Salt Lake City earlier this summer. Both have contributed their $1 ,OOQ awards to an athletic scholarship at BSU. Midnight Madness comes to the Pavilion I by TERRY CHRISTENSEN Sports Editor

ith cold weather moving into the Treasure Valley this past week, thoughts turn 10 indoor activities-more precisely ------~4·· Wbasketball. In an effort to bring more attention to its Boise ~r------.-~~----.:------;-~------.--- - -. State mens' and womcus' teams, the athlcticdcpartnu-ut announced an inaugural Midnight Madness at tire BSU Pavilion this Friday night, Doors open at I() p.m. . 1· BSU-RECREATION I NCAA rules do not allow pracriccs to start until October IR. As a ! -'. i way of promoting their programs, many of the traditional basketball pow- Intramural Deadline crs like Michigan, North Carolina and Indiana lake part in the tradition known as Midnight Madness, a celebration of the impending season. Now BSU students will get a taste of the tradition. Midnight Madness will offer thc first chance of the season to sec the Today /5 The Last Day To Sign-Up For: Bronco teams. It's also the first opportunity for coaches and players co assemble together on the same COUl'l at the same time. The BSU women's squad lost none of its members from last year. They return All Big West ~-Pl~V~~ ~~~~~T~~ll Conference selections Kim Brydges and Kcllic Lewis. This team appears loaded with talent and figures to make a TUn at the Big Wcst conference INDOO~ ~O((~~ title, The Bronco men lost seniors JOl~Wyatt and J.D. Hulccn, hut retain high energy senior forward Roberto Bergerson. Other returning starters YOll~V~~ll include Mike Tollman and Gerry Washington. BSU made it to till' Big West tournament, losing to eventual champion Pacific. Midnight Madness will feature skits by the basketballteam, a three- ~ OW II N G point contest and a slam dunk competition, Fans will have the chance to' meet the players up close with an opportunity to get their autographs. g -~ ~ II PO 0 l Concessions will stay open hut no admission will be charged for Midnight Madness. Come by Pavilion 1510 to register today or Call 385-1131 for details!

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